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It's time for the domain industry's version of March Madness

The best registrar in the business for 2020

Registrars that got less than 2 votes from last time were not included, Uniregistry being acquired by GoDaddy is not included.

the last big poll here.

Can NameSilo defend their crown? Will Epik finally come through and attain the top spot? GoDaddy always a contender. Any surprises?
 
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Thought I quoted JB oh I was going to respond to something you said and didn't then saw JB's.

There is never any real objectivity imo domaining is a collection of echo chambers.

Domaining is irreverent here, I was commenting on a voting process that has imo been skewed by previous comments in this thread
 
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Domaining is irreverent here, I was commenting on a voting process that has imo been skewed by previous comments in this thread

oh ok ty
 
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@DanSanchez - we have agreed in the past about our annoyance with GoDaddy (understatement), but here I have to disagree with you. Hitting the "ignore" button is genererally the most irresponsible thing to do. Following that advice, there would never be any political argument in the world. If Donald Trump says something offensive or stupid, your advice would be to simply ignore it. As if you ignore it, it isn't there. In the meantime, the whole fabric of the country changes in an irreversible way. The same is happening on this forum where the fabric is changing. Maybe you want a forum where 50% of the people don't see what the other 50% are writing and vice versa, but that is not my idea of a community.

I would say exactly the same if Porkbun, Dynadot or any other registrar would be constantly spamming each single thread using it as a sales pitch to get more people to subscribe to their particular platform.

thank you

ignoring stupid people is a good idea
ignoring epik is a bad idea

1) as you will miss 1 or 2 great ideas once in a while
2) you will not be able to understand why this forum has become a dessert lately


Spammers indiscriminately post garbage that brings no value. Epik brings on point commentary that may include a link to relevant products as appropriate. HUGE difference. But you'd rather let your personal feelings get in the way of the facts it seems.

that is not exactly what a spammer is about

spamming in this context means to add links to the spammers' own services and products
as much as the spammer can in each and every of the spammers post published on namepros
related or not


who reported his posts Brad?
Literally anyone who voted for other.
Those are the facts. Every-time Rob posts is “spam” to them. i see disruption
Samer

I have reported @Rob Monster unrelated and/or spamming posts
 
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Yeah your sarcastic emoji changes the details....

19 pages of conflicting opinions means that some votes have been influenced whether you like it or not...

Possible. But the choice of many has already been made. While we are still fighting for 1 place.

that is not exactly what a spammer is about

spamming in this context means to add links to the spammers' own services and products
as much as the spammer can in each and every of the spammers post published on namepros
related or not

Offers of services and links are not spam if they are left "where necessary". Many who have the link to Dynadot (referral), a lot of people leave links to other sites. Don't take it too "Intrusive".

I have reported @Rob Monster unrelated and/or spamming posts

I now answer as a NP user, not an employee.

Stop blaming Rob for all the trouble. They offer you products and services that they pay from own bank account.

Cheap .com .net transfer, cheap .in creation, cloud services, domain services and other.

I would see how you spend millions to develop your own service. If you have one at all.
 
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that is not exactly what a spammer is about

spamming in this context means to add links to the spammers' own services and products
as much as the spammer can in each and every of the spammers post published on namepros
related or not

I've already quoted the dictionary definition of a spammer, I promise you not everyone who posts a link is a spammer. By that definition I suppose we could say your signature is spam because it has a link to your twitter.

I mean really *IF* that were true (and its not) then NP should just disable the ability to post links all togerher.
 
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I've already quoted the dictionary definition of a spammer, I promise you not everyone who posts a link is a spammer. By that definition I suppose we could say your signature is spam because it has a link to your twitter.

I mean really *IF* that were true (and its not) then NP should just disable the ability to post links all togerher.


a link in the sig is the way to properly promote stuff at namepros
when you don't want to pay for an add

related links to whatever content are not spam

but multiple links
with no or little relation to the OP or not functioning as an answer to a previous post

especially when the OP was done by the spammer
in order to have an opportunity to place those links
are spam

the proof is in the fact that these posts got deleted
and the spammer was banned multiple times
form various threads

Stop blaming Rob for all the trouble. They offer you products and services that they pay from own bank account.

Cheap .com .net transfer, cheap .in creation, cloud services, domain services and other.

I would see how you spend millions to develop your own service. If you have one at all.

mhm..
I 'm blaming the one who caused it

I have developed many services over the last 20 years
but I can't remember to have exploited this forum using spam
 
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spamming in this context means to add links to the spammers' own services and products
as much as the spammer can in each and every of the spammers post published on namepros
related or not
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related links to whatever content are not spam

I'm sorry so which is is again? Does relation to the subject at hand matter. Because from what I see Rob's links are on point and provide useful context to the post. Just because you dislike Epik dosent make that any less true.

It seems that from your POV any Epik link is automatically spam, even though they aren't. You mention all these mysterious links Rob has added that have disappeared but it seems to me usually when he posts links and no matter how much you report them the mods keep them. And on the rare occasion the Mods disagree that's their prerogative.

but I can't remember to have exploited this forum using spam

Spam comes in many forms my friend. Like derailing every topic into an anti-Epik crusade. This thread for example is about the best registrar not do you like Rob. 😉
 
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I'm sorry so which is is again? Does relation to the subject at hand matter. Because from what I see Rob's links are on point and provide useful context to the post. Just because you dislike Epik dosent make that any less true.


frank-germany said:
spamming in this context means to add links to the spammers' own services and products
as much as the spammer can in each and every of the spammers post published on namepros
related or not



I said: he doesn't care if it's related or not


I don't dislike Epik
I don't dislike Rob

I dislike that the continued spam of Rob has devastated aka depopulated this forum
from a lot of highly educated and supportive domainers
 
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I dislike that the continued spam of Rob has devastated aka depopulated this forum
from a lot of highly educated and supportive domainers

That's funny. Because the way I see it Robs engagement is a positive thing. Its things like this that ruin the community.

Rob engages, educates, and helps. You throw stones. Now what is it that is driving everyone away again?
 
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I know we are not quite to the end of voting, but I find it somewhat surprising that two registrars together have about 52% of all votes cast, and the top four account for more than 78% of the votes cast.

Also, those who indicated who they would have selected if they could vote for three, often have all three from that list of four.

At least in my judgement NameSilo have not got worse since last year, but several others have ramped up their game this year in multiple ways. Both Dynadot and Epik have had almost constant great pricing this year, I think helped them get the votes, although both also have lots of other things going for them.

I seem to recall last year that GoDaddy votes were strong in the closing days, however, so we should not say it is over until it is over.

Thanks for the poll and thread @equity78. I agree with those who argued maybe next year try either allowing multiple votes, or ideally a preferential 1, 2, 3 system (but not sure if technically that is even possible). I really like several, and it is hard to choose one.

Thanks to ALL of the great registrars who serve our community so well.

Bob
 
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I know we are not quite to the end of voting, but I find it somewhat surprising that two registrars together have about 52% of all votes cast, and the top four account for more than 78% of the votes cast.

Also, those who indicated who they would have selected if they could vote for three, often have all three from that list of four.

At least in my judgement NameSilo have not got worse since last year, but several others have ramped up their game this year in multiple ways. Both Dynadot and Epik have had almost constant great pricing this year, I think helped them get the votes, although both also have lots of other things going for them.

I seem to recall last year that GoDaddy votes were strong in the closing days, however, so we should not say it is over until it is over.

Thanks for the poll and thread @equity78. I agree with those who argued maybe next year try either allowing multiple votes, or ideally a preferential 1, 2, 3 system (but not sure if technically that is even possible). I really like several, and it is hard to choose one.

Thanks to ALL of the great registrars who serve our community so well.

Bob

good points Bob it is interesting why Namesilo dropped Dynadot has been here for a year advertising great .com prices. Godaddy has done nothing different.
 
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I voted Epik now, it is the current best registrar
 
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That's funny. Because the way I see it Robs engagement is a positive thing. Its things like this that ruin the community.

Rob engages, educates, and helps. You throw stones. Now what is it that is driving everyone away again?

I had enjoyed reading the post of the many members who left this forum because of Robs/aka Epiks unfiltered spamming much more than I enjoy reading yours or other worshipping members aka fanboys hail Rob posts

in case your are not aware of who let this forum already:
https://www.namepros.com/threads/go...ernational-it-was-lovely-beying-here.1179838/

@Lox just left
@Brands.International left
@Grilled left

and many more
 
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I had enjoyed reading the post of the many members who left this forum because of Robs/aka Epiks unfiltered spamming much more than I enjoy reading yours or other worshipping members aka fanboys hail Rob posts

in case your are not aware of who let this forum already:
https://www.namepros.com/threads/go...ernational-it-was-lovely-beying-here.1179838/

@Lox just left
@Brands.International left
@Grilled left

and many more

Well if you and others stop hijacking every thread...you ARE the problem! I know because I have already redduced the time I spend here because of this nonsense and am about ready to stop altogether.

It dosent matter if you're bashing Epik or Godaddy (whom I cannot stand). Your constant complaining IS ruining this forum. Grow up!

What has changed? Not Rob, hes consistantly being helpful. What has changed is the complaining about Rob/Epik even in every single thread regardless what the actual topic it was created for.
 
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What has changed is the complaining about Rob/Epik even in every single thread regardless what the actual topic it was created for.

exactly
and there would be no need to do so
if there would not be spam
 
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exactly
and there would be no need to do so
if there would not be spam

First off you are not the arbiter of spam.

Second hijacking threads to complain is NOT how you should respond even to legitimate spam.
 
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First off you are not the arbiter of spam.

Second hijacking threads to complain is NOT how you should respond even to legitimate spam.

;) so what you are doing ?
 
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I have changed my vote from netsol to Epik.

My current fav registrars:

Epik
: free WordPress, free ssl, easy to use, marketplace, stats, highly recommended.

123-reg: $1.99 for a com (offer expired though), fast transfer out.

HP $2.99 for a com (offer expire soon), greatest support, fast transfer out, trusted company and friendly support.



i also have domains with name.com, godaddy, porkbun, namesilo, namecheap and netsol.
 
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